DeLorenzo a Fitzy finalist

KENNEBUNK — Kennebunk's Nicco DeLorenzo has been named as one of three finalists for this year's James J. Fitzpatrick Trophy. The award is given annually to Maine's top senior high school football player based on his play on the field, academics and citizenship.

KENNEBUNK — Kennebunk's Nicco DeLorenzo has been named as one of three finalists for this year's James J. Fitzpatrick Trophy. The award is given annually to Maine's top senior high school football player based on his play on the field, academics and citizenship.

The other two finalists are Ben Lucas of Cony and Justin Zukowski of Portland.

As a running back/linebacker, DeLorenzo helped lead Kennebunk to the Class B state championship game. He rushed for more than 1,300 yards and scored 23 touchdowns and was selected as the Campbell Conference Class B Player of the Year.

He is the first ever Fitzy finalist from Kennebunk High.

The name of this year's winner will be announced at the Fitzpatrick Trophy Award banquet, which will take place Sunday, Jan. 19, at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland.